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PPG (NYSE:PPG) today released its 2025 Sustainability Report, showing further progress toward the company’s 2030 sustainability targets. Highlights include strong growth in sales from sustainably advantaged products driven by customer demand, as well as reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across operations and the value chain, and investments in innovation, culture and communities.“Sustainability is a core element of our enterprise growth strategy and a critical driver of customer produ

New initiative will provide $100,000 worth of free tickets to underserved youth teams statewide, including opportunities to attend 2026 FIFA World Cup matches at SoFi Stadium and Levi’s Stadium

Insulet Corporation (NASDAQ: PODD) (Insulet or the Company), the global leader in tubeless insulin pump technology with its Omnipod® brand of products, today announced the publication of its 2025 Sustainability Report, showcasing progress across its operations, products, people, and community. The report underscores how Insulet’s sustainability strategy continues to strengthen its mission of transforming life for people with diabetes while preserving the health of our planet.“Our sustainability

Teachers and staff at districts with a Champions before- or after-school program are eligible for child care tuition support at KinderCare Learning Centers nationwideKey takeaways:This Teacher Appreciation Week, KinderCare is offering teachers and district staff at its Champions sites 10% off child care tuition at KinderCare Learning Centers.KinderCare operates before- and after-school Champions programs at 1,153 elementary schools nationwide.Starting today, all teachers and staff in any district Champions operates in qualify for 10% off child care tuition at KinderCare Learning Centers.The discount applies to all staff district-wide, even if Champions only operates in select schools within the district.The discount doesn’t expire, so families can use it year-round.

Albany Engineered Composites® (AEC), a segment of Albany International Corp. (NYSE: AIN), announced today it has been named one of America’s Safest Companies by EHS Today, recognizing world-class environmental, health and safety (EHS) performance across U.S. industry.“Safety at AEC is not a program — it’s a mindset embedded in how we design processes, train our teams and operate every day,” said Ashley Dobbs, vice president, integrated operations and transformation at Albany Engineered Composite

Energy Vault’s 2025 Corporate Sustainability Report reflects fourth consecutive year of ESG score improvements from S&P Global, a comprehensive and industry-specific benchmark of company sustainability performanceEnergy Vault scales multi-gigawatt hour global project portfolio while maintaining rigorous internal management system certifications and alignment with global sustainability frameworksEnergy Vault worked diligently to evolve sustainability strategy within Own & Operate model, embedding data across project lifecycles to optimize environmental performance and strengthen site-level accountability

Ferrer has been recognised by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing standards of ethical business practices, as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® 2026. Ferrer is the only Spanish pharmaceutical company to receive this recognition in 2026. This year, only 138 organisations worldwide, from 17 countries and 40 different industries, have achieved this distinction. One of the most prestigious international rankings, it recognizes organisations that have the highest standards

“We create solutions that make water safer and more sustainable, and that purpose continues to guide our actions, from our product innovations to how we care for our associates, customers and communities,” said Todd A. Adams, Chairman and CEO.

Here’s the Short Stack:Free pancakes, real connection. IHOP’s National Pancake Day is on Tuesday, March 3! From 7am through 8pm, guests will receive a free Short Stack of Buttermilk Pancakes when they dine at participating IHOP restaurants nationwide.*IHOP is establishing an ownable, brand-defining moment by designating the first Tuesday of March as its annual National Pancake Day.Drop the pin. IHOP is partnering with viral social media personality and musician Mr. Fantasy to amplify National Pancake Day with a meetup experience that brings his online community together IRL. Fans will have the chance to meet Mr. Fantasy at IHOP’s Hollywood location on Tuesday, March 3 from 2pm to 5pm PST.Feel good while doing good. Every $1 donated in IHOP restaurants on March 3, helps provide at least 10 meals** to local Feeding America® partner food banks.

Mary Kay Wraps up 2025 with 25 Corporate Reputation Awards

“By integrating our fintech and real-time adjudication with Giant Eagle’s checkout, we meet members at the moment of decision, making it straightforward to use their benefits for healthier, culturally familiar groceries without changing how they shop."

 

Viridi Energy (“Viridi”), a Warburg Pincus portfolio company and a leading renewable natural gas (RNG) platform, today announced the successful sale of its first Investment Tax Credits (ITCs) under Section 48 related to Viridi’s landfill gas-to-RNG project at Magnolia Landfill in Baldwin County, Alabama.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260113757620/en/Viridi Energy's Magnolia RNG FacilityThis milestone reflects Viridi’s

Zurn Elkay ranks No. 1 in Wisconsin and No. 6 in the Capital Goods sector2026 marks sixth consecutive year Zurn Elkay has made the list

Leading water, wastewater and gas provider honored for commitment to sustainable, ethical operations

Recognition highlights Indiana’s AI-powered workforce engine, Pivot, that's driving measurable economic mobility

Sunflower Bank, N.A. has donated a total of $104,860 to K-12 schools and school systems that participated in its ABC Program for Education’s 2024-2025 school year campaign. In addition, the ABC Program’s “Pay for As” drawings throughout 2025 resulted in $28,510 in payments directly to students as a reward for academic achievements. Since 2001, the ABC Program has donated over $1.9 million to support education in Sunflower Bank and First National 1870 communities.“Our ABC Program for Education is

Top brands, beloved celebrities including National Outreach Director for St. Jude join in the 22nd year of this holiday tradition to raise funds for lifesaving research and treatment of childhood cancer

Gopuff offering SNAP recipients $50 off groceries as SNAP benefits are slated to halt November 1st

On-site BJ’s Gas station opens October 29

Zurn Elkay reported a 23% reduction in energy intensity and a 38% reduction in GHG intensity, compared to 2021 baselines

Initiative to award at least $300,000 to early-to-growth stage companies focused on leveraging technology and innovative solutions to enhance emergency management across Miami-Dade

​The Nobel Prize for Chemistry has awarded scientists for their work in metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), for their high capacity and selectivity for captured gases, including CO2.The CALF-20 MOF used in Svante’s filters for carbon capture and removal, was highlighted in the award announcement.

Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (ADS) (NYSE: WMS), a leading provider of innovative water management solutions, issued its Fiscal 2025 Sustainability Report today, demonstrating the company’s continued commitment to environmental stewardship.“At Advanced Drainage Systems, our reason is water, and we're committed to delivering sustainable solutions that protect and manage water resources,” said Scott Barbour, President and Chief Executive Officer. “I’m proud to share how our team has continued to

Designed Enzymatic Biomaterials™ (DEB) platform debuts in laundry formulations with major consumer packaged goods launch

GID, the US-based real estate investment management firm with over $30 billion in assets under management, has announced the release of its 2024 Responsible Investments Report. The publication provides a comprehensive update on the progress made throughout 2024 and early 2025 on the programs, projects and targets across GID’s Responsible Investments platform.“We are delighted to share our latest Responsible Investments Report, which highlights the investments and results that advanced both our s

Reduced 18.2% Scope 1 & 2 emissions on FY22 baseline, exceeding the FY25 reduction target of 12.6%Sourced 76% of electricity from renewables, beating its 2025 target of 50%Saved over 540 million litres of water through water saving initiatives, 50% more than last yearReleased first voluntary disclosure under BRSR, aligning with global and national sustainability benchmarksCelebrates 15th year of impact, powers 2% of India’s electricity needs, offsetting 0.6% of India’s carbon emissions

Civitas issues 2025 Sustainability Report

Mastercard’s new campaign features “I Can’t Lose” video to rally, honor and inspire people to share how they #StandUpWithMastercard

More than 90 retail and supplier partners representing 35,000 convenience stores join in the industry’s largest-ever show of appreciation with free coffee, meals and more

“Securing Nonprofits’ Mission” Initiative to Deliver No-Cost Cyber Training, Risk Assessments, and Executive Strategy for Mission-Driven Organizations

Climate impact startup tackles the construction waste crisis with innovative AI-driven solutions, turning wood waste into renewable energy and reducing landfill dependency

One Banana was recognized by Walmart with the 2025 TRUST Award, presented during the Produce Growth Forum in Bentonville, Arkansas.

Rural lifestyle retailer names the next five Hometown Heroes Spotlight Series honorees; offers July 4th discount for all military service members, veterans and first respondersVeteran and first responder Team Members showcased in nationwide Hometown Heroes campaign

MeetGreen Honors Cloud ERP Provider with Highest Sustainability Distinction

Funding Led by DBL Partners Will Accelerate Fiber Global’s U.S. Manufacturing Expansion to Turn Abundant Global Waste Streams into High-Performance Products

– Promising preclinical data support continued development of novel receptor-based targeting molecule, ART-101, for the treatment of prostate cancer –– Archeus plans to initiate Phase 1 trial with ART-101 in 2025 –

– Contains New Disclosures of Company’s Impact on the Environment – Including Independently Verified Scope 1, 2, and 3 Multiyear Data on Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions –– Highlights Progress of Alnylam Challengers Global Health Equity Initiative –

Nonprofit Backs Breakthrough Carbon Removal Solution from US-Based Clairity Technology, Supporting Scale and Integrity in the Growing DAC Market

Facility also named 2025 ISPE Facility of the Year Winner for Social Impact - Unmet Medical Needs

Proudly celebrating this employee-driven award, Medallion continues to lead with a people-first culture

With customers like Palantir Technologies, Asana, and Harvard Business School validating its model, CNaught continues to expand its reach to support businesses of all sizes and sectors, from startups to global enterprises

Charles Schwab announced the launch of the inaugural National Investing Day, which aims to raise awareness about the power of long-term investing.

Home appliance and consumer electronics leader LG Electronics USA and ERI, the nation’s leading (and only truly circular) recycler of electronics and ITAD services provider, are teaming up this Earth Day (April 22) to provide a convenient way to responsibly recycle unwanted consumer electronics. Special free e-waste collection events for local communities will be held at LG locations across the country. ERI will collect all unwanted electronics for responsible recycling and refurbishment.All par

Consumer electronics leader LG Electronics USA and ERI, the nation’s leading (and only truly circular) recycler of electronics and ITAD services provider, are teaming up this Earth Day (April 22) to provide a convenient way to responsibly recycle unwanted consumer electronics. It’s happening at a series of special free e-waste collection events at LG corporate locations around the country. All unwanted electronics will be collected by ERI for responsible recycling or refurbishment.All participan

Company Commits to Science-Based Targets to Guide Pathway for Achieving Net-Zero Emissions by 2050

“This ESTCP-supported demonstration will prove that our PFAS Annihilator® can destroy these harmful chemicals completely, giving industries and government agencies a real, scalable solution.”

Kimball Electronics releases 2024 sustainability report, reflecting a strategically focused, CSRD-aligned approach grounded in the Company’s Guiding Principles. Announces 2030 sustainability targets and receives third-party assurance.

Aligned Climate Capital, ClearSky, ClimateIC, and WovenEarth Ventures join XGS Energy investors to accelerate development of XGS’s commercial project pipeline across the Western United States.

Company achieves MSCI rating upgrade to AA while advancing circular economy initiatives and exceeding climate targets